Measuring caddy or cabinet.



J. M. KINNARD.

MEASURING GA'DDY OR CABINET. APPLICATION FILED JULY 1?. 1902. N0 149MB.

No. 731,577. PATBNTED JUNE 23, 1993.

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. WITNESSES IN VE N TQH No. 731,577. PATENTED JUNE 2a, 1903. J. M. KINNARD. MEASURING GADDY 0R CABINET.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Let ers Patent No. 731,577, dated June 23, 1903.

. Application filed July 1'7, 1902 E;e1-ial1\To:115 969. (No model.)

To CI/ZZ/ whom, it mag concern..-

Be it known that'I, JOHN M. KINNARD, a

citizen of the-United States of America, re- I siding at Clevelandfinfthe count'y'of Ouya-i hoga and State of Ohio, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Measuring Caddies or Cabinetsfand I hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable, others skilled in the art to which'it pertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in. measu ringcaddies or cabinets more especially designed for use in measuring dry merchan disesuch, for instance, as coffee, tea, rice,

The object of this invention is to provide; an improved machineor apparatus of thei character indicated 1 which more especially embodies certain improvements made upon the measuringcabinet which constitutes the, subject-matter.of United States Letters Patent-No. 674,168, granted to me May 14, 1901. Withthis object in view and tothe end of realizing certain advantages hereinafter appearing my present invention consists in cer-.

tain features of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter described,and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure Tie a left-hand side elevation, largelyin section, of myimproved measuring caddy or cabinet Fig. II is a bottom plan of the mainportion .struction.

of the caddy or cabinet, and portions are broken away and in section in this figure to reduce the size of the drawing and to more clearly illustrate certainfeaturesof construe-L tion. Fig. III is abottoin plan of a portioni of the caddy orcabinet; but in this figure the cutoff-forming slide isin its outer and oper-' ativepositionand portions are broken away and in section to more clearly show the con- Fig. IV is a vertical section on line IV IV looking rearwardly. Fig. V is a vertical section on *lineV V, Fig. I, looking forwardly. Fig. VIis a front side elevation I of a portion of the caddy or cabinet.

Referring to the drawings, a designates the y inclosing case or stationary framework of the caddy or cabinet. Ahopper b is arranged within the upper end of the case a and has a .downwardly-dischargingopeningbasuitable distance inwardly from the forward end of the case a.

A cut-offlforming metal slide cis arranged horizontally or approximatelyhorizontally below and in close proximity to the hopper I) and is movable forwardly and rearwardly, as will hereinafter appear, and in the normal position of the parts is arranged, in the main, rearward of the hopper-opening b, as shown in Figs. I, II, and IV, and in its outer or operative position closes the said opening from below, as shown in Fig. III, audprevents the gravitation of merchandise from within the hopper throu gh. the said opening into the scoop e. The slide 0 is provided upon its under side with two depending parallel flangesc, which extend along opposite side edges, respectively, of the slide and from end to end of the slide. The slide 0 rests at the bottom'of-its flanges 0 upon flanges j, formed upon the inner side and extending longitudinally of parallel horizontally-arranged stationarymetalbars j, which are supported in any approved manner and form the slideways forthe said slide that is, the slideway for the slide 0 isformed by twoparallel metal barsj,.arranged at opposite sides, respectively, of the travel of the slide and extending, preferably, from the rear wa'llof the case a forwardly a suitable distanceand each barj is provided at the bottom with an inwardly-projecting flange j, which extends in under and forms a bearing for the said slide. The two bars j and j are connected together-at their rear ends by a web 3' which is rigidly secured by screws j as shown in Figs. I and II, to the rear wall of the case a. Theslide c has two forwardly- -projecting parallelarms c ,which are arranged in line with and form a forward extension of the different flanges 0', respectively. The arms 0 extend the same distance forwardly and have bearinguporr the flanges 7" of the bars j. It is obvious, of course, that the slideway-forming bars jextend .far enough forwardly and rearwardly to form an adequate support for the slide 0 and its load in any position of the slide.

The measuring-scoop 2, adapted to receive the material discharged from the hopper b, is pla'cedbctween and extends below the slidearms 0 and the arrangement of the parts is such that the said scoop when the slide is in its inner and normal position has its chamber in registry atthe top with the dischargeopening 1) of the hopper, as shown in Fig.V.

The scoop e is of course arranged longitudinally of the path of the slide and is provided at its outer and closed end with a handle e. The scoop e is seated within a trough f, which is arranged between and extends belowthe arms 0 of the slide 0 and extends, preferably, from end to end of the said arms. Thetrough f is arranged, therefore, longitudinally of the path of the slide a and is open-ended and sufficiently larger transversely than the scoop-t0 accommodate the reception thereby of the scoop, which is removable endwise and forwardly from. the trough.

The trough f is preferably hung upon the slide-arms 0 being provided at the top and at each side with a hook f, which extends over and rests upon the top'of the adjacent arm and closely overlaps'the outer side of the said arm, as shown in Fig. V. The hooks f extend longitudinally of the slide-arms c and are formed integral with the trough, and the trough is rigidly secured to the said arms 0 preferably removably, by screwsf which extend through the hooks at the outer sides of the said arms into engagement with correspondingly-threaded holes formed in the said arms, as shown in Figs. III and V.

The scoop e is employed in actuating the trough f and the slide cl, which is operatively connected with the trough, as already indi cated. The inward or rearward actuation of the troughf and the slide is effected through the medium of a flange or flanges e formed upon the outer and closed end of the scoop and overlapping the outer end of the trough and the outer or forward ends of the slidearms 0 so that the inward actuation of the scoop at its handle e"when the scoop is applied in the forward or outer position of the .slide will result in shoving the trough and the connected slide into their rear and normal position.

The peculiar means employed in supporting the tronghf is simple and efficient and avoids interference with thelocation and operation of the scoop and constitutes a detail which forms a portion of the subject-matter of this application.

The outward actuation of the troughfand the connected slide is effected through the medium of an improved operative connection between the said slide and the scoop, which connection constitutes a meritorious feature of my present invention and comprisesa pivotal latch g, which is pivoted vertically, as at g, to the under side of the slide 0 a suitable distance inwardly from the inner end of one of the slide-arms o and in the in wardlyactuated andinerchandise-receiving position of the scoop extends along the said side of the said slide-arm to and beyond the outer and closed end of the scoop, as shown in Fig. II. The latch g is provided at its forward end with an inwardly-projecting member 9 arranged to overlap the outer and closed end of the scoop when the scoop is in its inner and merchandise-receiving position and prevent displacement of the scoop forwardly from the trough, so that a forward pulling of the scoop at its handle when the scoop is in its said inner position within the trough will result in the forward actuation of the slide and the connected trough, and the said slide will continue to move with the scoop during the forward actuation of the scoop until the latch is actuated to release the scoop, and a feature of no inconsiderable importance and constituting a portion of the subject-matter of this application comprises improved means whereby the scoop is automatically released as soon as the said slide during its forward actuation by the scoop has closed the dischargeopening of the hopper from below, and the means employed for thus rendering the latch g inoperative at the time indicated comprises a lug or memberj, formed upon and depending from the forward end of the barj at the outer side of the travel of the latch-bearing portion of the slide and arranged in the path of a short arm 9 which projects laterally and outwardly from the latch adjacent to the axis of the latch. The arrangement of the parts is such that the lugj shall be engaged at its rear side by the arm 9 of the latch as soonv stop-forming lugj so as to free the scoop and permit the withdrawal of the scoop from within the trough. Fig. III shows the latch g swung outwardly.

The front wall of the case a has an alcove or recess a, and the inner or central wall a .of the said recess or alcove is provided with a lateral hole a", having the form and dimensions required to accommodate the location and operation of the slide 0 and its arms 0 and connected trough f, which hole is enlarged laterally at its upper end, as at a to accommodate the extension of the barsj into the said wall and to accommodate also the operation of other parts-such, for instance, as the latch g. A portion a of the walla is arranged at the outer side of the sweep of the latch g and in position to be engaged by. the said latch when the latter is swung outwardly, as shown in Fig III, and before the latch is swung 'far enough to disengage its arm g from the lngj, and therefore forms a stop to limit the swinging of the said latch outwardly when the latch is being operated upon by the stop-forming lugj, and obviously the said arresting of the said latch during its said movement prevents any further forward or outward movement of the trough and connected slide with the released scoop. Means for limiting the inward or rearward actuation of the slide a is also provided and comprises, preferably,lugs formed upon the inner sidesof the bars j and ar latch Z, which is arranged, preferably, rearward of the scoop-locking latch g and is pivotedvertically and centrally between its ends,

as at Z, to the under side of the said slide.

Obviously, therefore, the latch Z is not exposed outside of the case a in the forward and operative position of the-slide c. The

latch Zisarranged longitudinally of the slide c,and the forwardend of the said latch Z, as shown in Fig. II, abutsagainst the outer side of the scoop when the scoop is in its inner and n1 erchandise-receivin g position within the trough,and a suitably-applied springm,which is supported in any approved manner from the slide 0, acts to retain the said latch in engagement with the scoop and in the said position of the scoop isunder tension. The spring m is l shown engaging the outer side of a down- Wardly-projecting part or member Z of the latch Z, which member Z is shown in Figs. I, II,

and III. The arrangement of the parts is such that the latch Z upon the removal of the scoop from the trough is acted upon by the spring m and swung in the direction required to cause itsforward end to project into the path of the scoop, asshown in Fig. III, and to cause its rearend to project forwardly of a forwardly-facing shoulder j, with which the under side of the adjacent barj is provided. It will be observed, therefore, that the latch Z is rendered operative by the action of the spring m as soon as the said latch is released from the scoop during the removal of the scoop from the trough, and the arrangement of the parts is such'that-the shoulder j is in such close proximity to the rear end of the latch when the=latch is rendered operative that the said latch will prevent or limit the rearward movement of the slide 0 and connected trough'independently of the scoop, and the said slide is retained in its forward or hopper-closin g position until the said latch has again been swung against the action of the spring m to the extent required to-be clear of the shoulderj and the latch is thus swung into its inoperative position upon theengagement of the scoop with the forward end of the latch when the scoop is again in;

troduced into the trough.

A gage for regulating the capacity of the scoop isprovided and (see Figs. 1, II, and III) consists of a partition-forming plate 3, arrangeduprightly andextending transversely of the chamber of the scoop when the scoop is inposition within the trough. The gageplate 8 is just enough smaller in dimensions than the chamber of the scoop to-avoid' interference thereby with the placing of the scoop within the trough. The gage-plate s is provided at its upper end and centrally between the side edges of the slide a with a rearwardly-extending slide-forming arm 8', which is arranged in a horizontal plane next below and parallel with the cut-oif-forming slide a and shiftable forwardly and rearwardly. The gage-arm s is provided at any suitable point between its ends with a vertical slot 8 which extends longitudinally of the arm and is engaged by a guide-forming lug 0 which is integral with and depends into the said slot from the slide 0. The lug 0 extends transversely of the slot s ,(see also Fig. IV,) and the slide 0 is provided with a vertically-arranged hole 0 centrally of the said lug. A screw 25 extends through the said hole 0 and below the gage-arm s, and the said hole is countersunk at its upper end to receive the head of the said screw. A nut u is mounted upon the shank of the screw t at the under side of the gage-arm s, and obviously the plate sis secured in the desired adjustment or rendered free to be readjusted, according as the said nut is tightened or loosened relative to the said arm.

Improved means for actuating the plate 8 when the latter is rendered free to be readjusted is provided and comprises a screw 9", which is arranged horizontally below and extends longitudinally of the travel of the slide 0 at one sideof the said travel and has its forward end extending into the alcove or recessa formed in the front of the case a. The screw 0" is rendered stationary, so far as endwise movement thereof is concerned, preferably by two annular shoulders or collars r, with which the said screw is provided at opposite sides, respectively, of a lug or flange 0 formed upon and projecting laterally of the outer end of the adjacent slidearm 0 The gage-arm s is providedupon its under side and preferably rearward of the latch Z with a laterally-projecting member 5 and the screw r extends through a correspondingly-threaded hole 8 formed in the outer end of the said member 8 It will be observed, therefore, that the screw-engaging outer end of the member 8 forms a nut which is engaged by the screw 1", and consequently the plate 8 when it is rendered free to be readjusted is shifted endwise of the scoop in the one or the other direction, according as the said screw is turned in the one direction or the other.

What I claim is- 1. A caddy or cabinet of the character indicated, comprising a hopper having adown wardly-discharging opening; a suitably-supported cut-oif-forming slide movable forwardly and rearwardly below thesaid opening and arranged to close the said opening from belowin its forwardly-actuated position, i

which slide has two arms arranged a suitable distance apart laterally and extending forwardly of the slide; an open-endedtrough arranged between and supported from the said arms; a scoop arranged within and movable forwardly from the trough, which scoop has a forward or outer closed end overlapping the forward end of the trough; a latch pivotally supported from the slide and having an arm or projecting member adjacent to its axis and having another member overlapping the outer end of the scoop when the latter is in position within the trough, and a stationary member projecting into the path of the said arm or projecting member of the latch when the scoop is pulled forwardly, and the arrangement of the parts being such that the chamber of the scoop shall be in registry with the discharge-opening of the hopper when the aforesaid slide is in its rear and normal position and that the engagement of the said arm or projecting member of the latch with the aforesaid stationary projecting member shall result in the actuation of the latch to release the scoop.

2. A caddy or cabinet of the character indicated, comprising a hopper having a downwardly-discharging opening; a suitably-supported cut-off-forming slide movable forwardly andrearwardly below the said opening and arranged to close the said opening from below in its forwardly-actuated position,which slide has two arms arranged a suitable distance apart laterally and extending forwardly of the slide; a trough arranged between and supported from the said arms and open at its outer end; a scoop arranged within and movable forwardly from the trough, which scoop is provided, at its outer end, with a member overlapping the outer end of the trough; a latch pivotally supported from the slide and having an arm or projecting member adjacent to its axis and having another member overlapping the outer end of the scoop when the latter is in position within the trough, and a stationary member projecting into the pathof the said arm or projecting member of the latch when the scoop is pulled forwardly, and a stop for limiting the actuation of the said latch in releasing the scoop, and the arrangement of parts being such that the chamber of the scoop shall be in registry with the discharge-opening of the hopper when the aforesaid slide is in its rear and normal position and that the engagement of the said arm or projecting member of the latch with the aforesaid stationary projecting member shall result in the actuation of the latch to release the scoop.

3. A caddy or cabinet of the character indicated, comprising a hopper having a downwardly-discharging opening; a suitably-supported cut -offforming slide movable forwardly and rearwardly below the said opening and arranged to close the said opening from below in its forwardly-actuated position,which slide has two arms arranged a suitable distance apart laterally and extending forwardly of the slide; an open-ended trough arranged between and supported from the said arms; a

scoop arranged within and movable forwardly from the trough, which scoop has a forward or outer closed end overlapping the forward end of the trough; a latch pivoted vertically to the slide and extending forwardly along the under side of one of the slide-arms to and beyond the outer end of the scoop, which latch has an inner arm or projecting member a suitable distance inwardly from its forward or outer end and is provided with another member overlapping the outer end of the scoop when the latter is in position within the trough, and a stationary member projecting into the path of the inner arm or projecting member of the latch when the scoop is pulled forwardly, and the arrangement of parts being such that the chamber of the scoop shall be in registry with the discharge-opening of the hopper when the aforesaid slide is in its rear and normal position and that the engagement of the said inner arm or projecting member of the scoop with the aforesaid stationary projecting member shall result in the actuation of the latch to release the scoop.

4. A caddy or cabinet of the character indicated, comprising a hopper having adownwardly-discharging opening; a cut-off-forming slide movable forwardly and rearwardly below the said opening and arranged to close the said opening from below in its forwardlyactua'ted position,'whieh slide has two arms arranged a suitable distance apart laterally and extending forwardly of the slide; stationary bars arranged to form a slideway for the said slide; a trough arranged between and supported from the said' arms, and open at its outer end; a scoop arranged within and movable forwardly from the trough, which scoop is provided, at its outer end, with a member which overlaps the outer end of the trough; a latch pivoted vertically to the slide and extending forwardly along the under side of one of the slide-arms to and beyond the outer end of the scoop, which latch has an inner arm or projecting member a suitable distance inwardly from its forward or outer end and is provided with another member overlapping the outer end of the scoop when the latter is in position within the trough, and a lug or member depending from one of the aforesaid bars and arranged to be engaged by the rear side of the aforesaid inner arm or member of the latch when the slide, during its forward actuation, has cleared the discharge-opening of the hopper, substantially position of the slide; a gage-plate arranged within and extending transversely of the scoop, which plate is provided, at its upper substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

6. In a caddy or cabinet of the character indicated, a hopper having a downwardly-discharging opening; a suitably-supported forwardly and rearwardly movable cut-off-formw ing slide arranged to close the said opening from below in the forwardly-actuated position of the slide; a scoop supported from the slide and arranged to have itschamber in registry with the discharge-opening of the hopper in the rear and normal position of the slide; a gage-plate arranged within and extending transversely of the scoop and provided, at its upper end, with a rearwardlyextending and forwardly and rearwardly adjustable arm which is slotted longitudinally; a lug formed upon and depending from the slide and engaging the said slot; a nut-forming member projecting laterally from and rigid with the said arm; a screw engaging the said nut, and means for preventing endwise shifting of the said screw during its operation, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I sign the foregoing specification, in the presence of two witnesses. this 21st day of June, 1902, at Cleveland, Ohio.

JOHN M. KINNARD.

Witnesses:

O. H. DORER, TELSA SCHWARTZ. 

